About Me

Hi, I am from Oregon, OH also known as Oregon on the Bay, I work full time as an RN with hope to semi retire and write books on saving money. I am married to Jeff for 25 years and have 3 beautiful daughters, Jessica 25, Kara 23 and Kristie 16. My main goal is to be debt free!

Its MegaSwagbuck day! Have you met your monthly goal? Personally I did not. I've set my goal at 900 bucks per month (enough for 2 $5 Amazon cards) I received one and am at 309 for the other. I've qualified for no surveys this month, and my 3 referrals are non-existent, i.e. they don't search.

However, on the bright side, this is free money with minimal effort on my part. I was able to snag 14 points on a search, and there is a 3 buck Kia video available. Happy searching!

Thursday, July 29, 2010

I received my Newcastle glass today, did you get yours yet? New Castle is offering a free glass by mail! Here’s the best part – no purchase necessary in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, HI, KY, ME, MN, MO, NC, OH, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT or WV. Which means you can get the glass for free if you live in one of those states!

If you don't live in one of those states you can still get yours by sending in 6 bottle caps. Now don't tell this is going to be a little Christmas filler gift for my brother, To get it go Here

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

I have to congratualte myself, this this the first time I was able to get the toothpaste tube totally empty. The extreme heat here in NW Ohio, has almost made my toothpaste liquid. The tube was actually sucked together and is totally empty. Finally we get to open that new tube!

Monday, July 26, 2010

I tried really hard to use up a little zucchini, however I think I should have left it on the vine! I searched high and low and found a recipe I thought I would like, but no, look what a disaster I made. The picture looked so good on the internet :( but look at mine!

Really have you ever seen anything as bad as this? The bread came out like "dressing". I had to dig it out of the pan. But low and behold yet another frugal lesson for you. The bread didn't go into the garbage, the chickens gobbled it up within minutes.

Now when I look at all of your wonderful homemade desserts and say how great they look, you'll know why I won't be asking for the recipe!

Oh no! Its another boring box give-away by Sluggy. The box is anything but boring. It has so many freebies and great products in it that everyone wants to win it. The contest lasts for about 4 weeks and every few days she tempts us with a new great product added to the box. Hurry jump over to Sluggy's and enter! (or maybe not and just let me win!)

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Another give-away is in the works. Two lucky winners! This time I'm giving away i.d. Mineral Veil. It's under foundation make-up. As you can see they are both light in color. Each product retails for $15. What a great way to try a new upscale make-up product. This make-up was donated to me by my oldest daughter Jessica who works for a major make-up retail store. I personally haven't tried this make-up yet, but she is the make-up expert so it must work well.

The Rules are simple:

1. First Entry (Mandatory) State were you purchase your cosmetics, and you must be a follower to enter

2. To make it fun, you can enter this contest everyday, after the initial entry

Please be sure to leave a way for me to contact you. Also since I'm picking up the postage tab, USA entries only. Disclaimer: These products were donated to me by my daughter and I personally received no compensation for this post.

The other day I went to AutoZone to get the $12.99 oil change special that was mailed to me. Now I have a 2005 Cavalier, and I do realize my oil filter costs a little more. I told the man at the counter that I wanted 2 oil change specials. He promptly told me it would cost a little more due to my filter. I told him I figured it would buts that's OK.

At the register he rings up 2 Specials and the bill was over $44! Now that's $18 extra for my oil filters. They only cost that much on their own. By the way the special was for a 5 qt plus jug of Quaker State oil and a filter for $12.99. I gasped and asked politely could he please check that, it never had been that much more. Well, he looked and looked and couldn't figure it out, but somehow he knew $44 was a bit too much.

After much thought on his part ( I believe he really didn't know how to rung it up!) he gave me the specials for the original price of $12.99 each. Never be afraid to speak up and ask.

Friday, July 23, 2010

Remember tomorrow is the last day to enter my $60 CSN Store give-away. If you haven't entered yet go Here to enter. I'd love to see your smiling face on my sidebar in google freinds connect. I'd really like to see my blog on your blogroll! Last chance to enter is 8pm EST.

The new header's been up a day or 2 and what do you think? My daughter did it for me! Thank you Kristie for the fine job. It really took her no time to do it, and she would have been done in less than 10 minutes if I wasn't so fussy. Of course, hee, hee free of charge!

Now my question is new button or not? I don't exactly match. My thoughts are not right now as I am well known on Entrecard and wouldn't want to confuse anyone. I'm now seeing about 800 hits per week using the site. I've found new freiends and great new blogs.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Did you look at the special offers today on the main page? You know, the one that scrolls? On mine there were 2 one minute videos. The Kia video is for 3 bucks and the Victoria Secret is 1 buck. Not too bad for 2 minutes!

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Our first pickings of green beans from the garden! Now really I was so jealous of my southern bloggers who get fresh veggies from their yard most of the year. Yep, it can be done in NW Ohio but of course you'll have to wait until July to get them. The redneck garden once again is coming through for us!

Friday, July 16, 2010

Just a note to let everyone know how the Discover Card pay-off is going. To read about my rate reduction from 23% to 3.9% go Here .

Discover card did hold to their agreement $256 was deducted from my checking account on June 28th and the next payment will be withdrawn on August 8th. I too was worried about them having access to my my account however, they seem to be holding to their agreement.

I do have to admit, I did not make any extra payment towards this card and I really can't tell you why. I'll just need a kick in the butt to get motivated on this!

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

CSN Stores has provided me with a great give-away for my readers, a $60 gift certicate! Remember my new mattress? Now I could really dress it up with a upholstered headboards . I'd love to own this one:

I think it would really look great on my new bed. Who wouldn't feel like a king with this great headboard!

Kristie, my teenager thought this headboard would be really cool for her bed. There are so many choices for uphostered headboards on the CSN Stores site.

I couldn't help it but I had to show you this one for the "little guy" in your life. How cute is this? While your at their site be sure to check out the great Bedding to go with your new headboard.

Now for the great give-away. Remember this is give-away is open to USA and Canada residents only.
The give-away will run from today July 13th to Saturday July 24th till 8PM EST.

1. Mandatory work first. Your first entry must include what you would like to get from CSN Stores and you must be a google follower (I'd love to see your smiling face on my right sidebar!) If you already follow just let me know. Please leave a way for me to contact you!

2. 2 extra entries if you blog about my give-away and you'll earn a third entry if you post includes the key words CSN Stores or Upholstered Headboards. Be sure to leave separate comments for each entry please.

3. 2 extra entries if you add my blog or button to your blogroll. If I'm already there you get the entries too, just let me know. Be sure to leave separate comments for each entry.

Disclaimer: CSN Stores provided me with this $60 gift certificate to give to one of my readers. I personally received no compensation for this.

Monday, July 12, 2010

Go Here to receive a coupon for $2 off Tombstone pizzas from Facebook. I was able to print off the coupon twice. Tombstone pizzas are on sale this week at Meijer's for $3.29, with coupon brings it down to $1.29. What a great deal!

Sunday, July 11, 2010

I haven't had a chance to talk too much about what's going on in my life. So here's the the scoop. Tonight we went to the Granite City Mug Club party in Maumee Ohio. If you're ever around Granite City be sure to become a Mug Club member. The usual price is $20, but on Monday's you can score one for half price $10 and includes a free beer! (now I call that a deal!). Its a lifetime membership, and includes "Mug Club " parties. These are usual 6-7 times a year where food is free (its a planned menu) for you and one guest. Drinks are not included. It would of been truly great, however the bartender thought we were a little loud, and we were told to use our "indoor voices"! Now really we were in the bar part and it was a party!

I have to admit my heart and soul have not been into the deals too much right now, but bear with me, this too shall pass! Really the Kmart double $2 were really nothing to brag about, I only went once.

I've been lucky this month so far I been a winner on 2 different blogs, I won a Good Earth Mediterranian chicken dinner kit from Nancy at Raging Bear Ranch and a Tyson Grilled chicken give-away from Marcy at The Frugal Kennedy's . Really it pays to enter! Oh and I think I was at least an honorable mention at Sluggy's in her boring box give-away!

Thanks to all my "old " readers and a few new found ones. I hope you enjoy reading me half as much as I enjoy reading you.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Restaurant.com is offering certificates at 80% off again. A $25 certificate is only $2. Be aware there are restrictions and usually a $35 minimum purchase, but still well worth the money. Be sure to use the code: FUN at checkout. I have used the twice at Del Rio on Broadway in Toledo with no problem. To read about that experience go Here .

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